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Public Relations Doctor’s Degrees

8 Colleges Granting This Doctor's Degree

There are 152 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Public Relations.

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Education Levels of Public Relations Majors

In the most recent year for which data is available, 4,061 degrees were awarded toPublic Relations majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Public Relations at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Certificate 50
Associate’s Degree 25
Bachelor’s Degree 3,461
Master’s Degree 513

Earnings of Public Relations Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)

The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Public Relations of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.

This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $43,317
4 years $55,248
5 years $64,495

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).

Student Debt (All Award Levels)

The data on debt ranges for Public Relations majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.

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There are 182 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Public Relations. Learn more about the most popular below:

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL
212 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
88% Women

The University of Alabama tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Public Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 212 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL
173 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
88% Women

University of Florida comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations. This school awarded 173 doctor's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#3

Boston University

Boston, MA
170 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
86% Women

Boston University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations. This school awarded 170 doctor's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#4

University of Georgia

Athens, GA
158 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
94% Women

University of Georgia comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations. This school awarded 158 doctor's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#5

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR
149 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
85% Women

University of Oregon is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 149 doctor's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#6

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX
140 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
74% Women

Texas State University is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 140 doctor's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX
138 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
77% Women

Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 138 doctor's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#8

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX
134 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
94% Women

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#9

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY
126 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
82% Women

Syracuse University is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#10

Auburn University

Auburn, AL
110 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
88% Women

Auburn University is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 110 doctor's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#11

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI
102 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
72% Women

University of Rhode Island comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 102 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#12

Georgetown University

Washington, DC
94 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
76% Women

Georgetown University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations. This school awarded 94 doctor's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#13

Washington State University

Pullman, WA
89 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
73% Women

Washington State University is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#14

University of Maryland Global Campus

Adelphi, MD
87 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
70% Women

University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#15

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT
86 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
83% Women

Brigham Young University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#16

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA
79 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
87% Women

University of Southern California comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#17

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL
77 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
82% Women

University of Miami is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

#18

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, SC
73 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
86% Women

University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#19

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN
71 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
84% Women

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Public Relations majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 71 doctor's degrees in Public Relations in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Public Relations here go on to a median salary of $40,669.

#20

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC
65 Yearly Graduations
$40,669 Median Salary
82% Women

Appalachian State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Public Relations. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their doctor's degree in Public Relations from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.

Below are some popular majors similar to Public Relations that also offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Advertising 4,308
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 4,077
Communication Management and Strategic Communications 1,956
Organizational Communication, General 1,789
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 1,296

References

The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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